KONA, HAWAII N, W. hawaiian SUMMER islands

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1 KONA, HAWAII N, W hawaiian islands

2 trip overview Travel to the island paradise of rainbows, ecological wonders and tropical adventures. The stunning coastlines and turquoise waters of Hawaii have been inspiring adventure for centuries, and this trip delivers a taste of the island life less travelled. On this service adventure, you ll get to explore underwater wilderness, rugged coastlines, volcanoes of flowing lava, and the ecological protection projects of these islands. There is no better way to explore paradise then by learning to protect it. Immerse yourself in the island life on this Hawaii adventure. SERVICE ADVENTURES MEET DEPART TRIP DATES JUNE 12 JUNE 25, 2019 JUNE 27 JULY 10, 2019 JULY 12 JULY 25, 2019 KOA KONA, HAWAII (KOA)

3 highlights Night snorkel with magical manta rays Attain your PADI open water SCUBA certification Earn community service hours working on ecological projects Sea kayak along the bright green jagged cliffs of the Na Pali coastline I loved this trip. I loved constantly being in the water and every activity we did. The service was really rewarding and the leaders were so fun. I m so glad I went on this trip because of how beautiful everything we saw was and how it pushed me out of my comfort zone. Luisa Bartsch, 16, New South Wales, Australia DOLOMITES SUMMER 2018 SERVICE ADVENTURES

4 SERVICE ADVENTURES DEPART DAY 1-2 DAY 3-6 DAY 7 day by day Arrive with your team on the Big Island of Kona. Orient yourself to island time and travel to your first tropical campsite as you spend your first night together. Awaken in paradise for your first adventure as a group, and hike the stunning Polou trail overlooking dramatic green cliffs to a rugged black sand beach. *Itineraries and order of activities are subject to vairiation Travel to the Kona coast to begin your training for PADI open water SCUBA certification. Spend the next few days learning how to travel safely underwater to a completely new world of weightless exploration. Once you have learned the skills necessary, you ll have access to a technicolor wonderland of coral, colorful fish and underwater wilderness. Hawaii has some of the most beautiful warm water reefs in the world, and you ll get a chance to thoroughly explore them with your team. Travel to the alien landscapes and lava flow of Volcanoes National Park. Spend a day learning about the unique island geology that causes the mainland to always be growing and changing due to active volcanoes. Walk on lava tubes and black obsidian to see bright red lava flowing right into the sea.

5 SERVICE ADVENTURES DAY 8 DAY 9-10 DAY 11 day by day Spend the day flying from the Big Island to the smaller more remote island of Kauai. Travel to your beach campsite and settle into the Island of Discovery. Spend the next two days working with the Waipa foundation volunteering for ecological service projects. You ll work with an indigenous root to the islands and a staple in local cuisine. Learn how to protect and preserve this plant and the unique conditions that make it grow here. In the mornings you ll work in the gardens and fields, and in the afternoons you ll have time to explore Hanalei Bay. Grab your goggles and snorkel these waters. Spend the day immersing yourself in Hawaii s national pastime, surfing. Professional guides will teach you to read and ride the waves of Kauai s scenic coastline. Soon you ll be independently catching the swell and participating in this sacred and ancient pastime of island life in the South Pacific.

6 SERVICE ADVENTURES DAY 12 DAY day by day Travel to the rugged steep emerald cliffs of the Na Pali Coastline. You may recognize these cliffs from hollywood screens, but on this excursion you ll be able to see them in real time. Sea kayak the coastline, offering views unlike any other, and the ability to explore the remote beaches only accessible by boat. This will be a highlight of your trip as its one of the most famous coastlines in the world for adventuring. Spend your last night in paradise reliving and recounting the adventures you ve had together at a final Hawaiian banquet. Prepare yourselves for the travel day back to the mainland, and savor the memories you ve made.

7 trip details SERVICE ADVENTURES COST LENGTH CURRENT GRADES CHALLENGE LEVEL BEGINS/ENDS GROUP SIZE AVERAGE AIRFARE FROM EAST COAST EXPECTED WEATHER CONDITIONS AVERAGE HIGHS AVERAGE LOWS $5195 (Includes internal airfare) 14 Days 10th-11th Moderate Kona (KOA)/Lihue (LIH) 12 Students $ WHAT S INCLUDED Three dynamic trip leaders Professionally outfitted activities SCUBA Certification Sea Kayaking Community Service Lodging 3 person tents Transportation-15 passenger vans All Meals Photos taken during your trip WHAT S NOT INCLUDED Airfare to and from gateway city Baggage fees Personal clothing + equipment (full clothing + equipment list provided upon acceptance) 1) Duffel bag 2) Day backpack 3) River shoes or sandals 4) Sleeping bag 5) Bathing suits Personal spending money (we recommend $150) Trip insurance (highly recommended)

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